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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the dictionary writer that Nick tells the class about?
(a) Samuel Johnson.
(b) Robert Cawdrey.
(c) James Redding Ware.
(d) Noah Webster.

2. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?
(a) He does not realize it is there until he has already written his report.
(b) It does not have any useful information.
(c) The introduction to his dictionary is missing.
(d) It is above his reading level.

3. Who is Nick's fifth-grade language arts teacher?
(a) Mrs. Granger.
(b) Mrs. Avery.
(c) Mrs. Allen.
(d) Miss Deaver.

4. What is Nick's last name?
(a) Avery.
(b) Allen.
(c) Deaver.
(d) Granger.

5. In Chapter Six, "The Big Idea," what word does Nick remember inventing when he was two years old?
(a) Fishika.
(b) Bunterbo.
(c) Lolomo.
(d) Gwagala.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?

2. Who is Nick's third-grade teacher?

3. What question does Mrs. Granger stop Nick's report to ask at the very beginning?

4. What is different for Nick about the homework in Mrs. Granger's class?

5. How does Nick end up with extra homework on his first day of fifth grade?

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